rib primal · Chile
In Slovenia, this cut is back ribs.
About this cut
The curved rib bones left after the ribeye is removed. Less meaty than short ribs but tender and flavorful. Popular in American BBQ (baby back ribs are pork; beef back ribs are larger).
| rare | A lo inglés | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | A punto | → | Srednje surovo |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Prepečeno |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“costillas arqueadas” in Chile maps to canonical back ribs (rib: Upper rib bones (dorsal side), removed from the ribeye). In Slovenia, look for labels such as back ribs. The curved rib bones left after the ribeye is removed. Less meaty than short ribs but tender and flavorful. Popular in American BBQ (baby back ribs are pork; beef back ribs are larger).
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.